When I popped into my local dealer on Saturday for some wiper blades for my GP (which they didn't have in stock BTW), one of the sales people told me there is soon to be a facelift GP coming to the UK but he couldn't tell me anymore than that.
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Maybe the one at the top of the page? But the fiat plan is no new punto till after 2016 by then it will probably be some kind of 500abcde model
Maybe the one at the top of the page? But the fiat plan is no new punto till after 2016 by then it will probably be some kind of 500abcde model
Maybe a 500P? :yuck:
They did say the Punto was going to become a 5dr 500 variant, but then since the unveiling of the 500X they've said that's the last member of the 500 family, so who knows.
Personally I think they'd be off their heads to drop the Punto name. It's such a strong brand name and prior to the 500 coming along it was Fiats best selling model for years.
The Punto and 500 appeal to different a different customer base - Fiat need to realise that just a name change to 500 will put off buyers who would've bought a Punto. Since the 500 ranges have quite a female or family bias, I'd think particularly male buyers would be hesitant of any Punto replacement with 500 badge.
There seem to be subtle improvements between the original Grande Punto and the current 2012+ model I think but they need to keep up with the competition. There is no reason why the Punto couldn't compete with the likes of the Fiesta with the right design, engine range and effective marketing but we all know that!